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Tag Archives: vancouver
Transit improvements coming April 18th
As the second phase of TransLink’s Service Optimization Initiative, Surrey will be receiving some decent improvements to bus service next month. In an effort to be more efficient, TransLink will be reallocating 4.5% of service hours from under-used routes and … Continue reading
Posted in Transport
Tagged bc, bus, Fleetwood, frequency, scott road, service, surrey central, translink, vancouver
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New RCMP HQ well underway [pics]
Construction on the new E-Division headquarters for the RCMP in Green Timbers is well underway. Take a look!
Posted in Development, Whalley
Tagged bc, city centre, e-division, green timbers, p3, police, rcmp, surrey, vancouver
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IKEA-style rowhomes proposed Downtown
A 3-storey rowhome project, with just 29 units, isn’t big enough to take note of normally. However, the project, planned for 10601 and 138 St, features bold, IKEA-style architecture that should help garner it some attention. Most rowhomes or townhome projects … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Development, Whalley
Tagged architecture, australia, bc, city centre, design, europe, glass, ikea, modern, podium, surrey, tower, vancouver, vancouverism, west coast
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Province could send failed BC Place casino to Surrey
The proposed casino expansion at BC Place is facing increasing criticism from community activists in Vancouver, leaving the Province to consider moving the project to Surrey if it fails to pass Vancouver City Council next month. The 1,500 slot, 150 … Continue reading
Posted in Cloverdale, Development, South Surrey, Whalley
Tagged bc place, casino, expansion, gaming, paragon, surrey, vancouver
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In defense of a separate South Fraser Transit Agency
The story about Delta staff and council exploring separation from TransLink went viral last week, hitting CBC Online, The Province, News1130, the Surrey Leader, CityCaucus.com, Stephen Rees, and the Delta Optimist once again. The response, at least among those willing … Continue reading
Posted in Transport
Tagged delta, langley, leave, secede, secession, separate, separation, south fraser, surrey, transit, translink, vancouver
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A serious conversation about a separate SoF transit agency
With Delta Council openly advocating for a dedicated South Fraser transit agency, separate from TransLink, as well as movements made by Surrey staff and politicians, one wonders how serious an option secession may be, as well as the ramifications of … Continue reading
Posted in Transport
Tagged delta, funding, langley, leadership, liberal, separate, south fraser, surrey, transit, translink, vancouver, white rock
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Watts champions online voting
According to a story from the Vancouver Sun, Surrey and Vancouver are studying the introduction of online voting, a move that could have significant repercussions for voter turnout, citizen engagement, and democratic reform across the country. “It’s clear that online … Continue reading